There are numerous explanations as to why Husky owners should feel not obligated but excited to train an almost wolf like dog superior to others as far as strength and survival.
The benefits of owning this majestic breed of dogs possessing such high spirits alone is not only head turning to all dog lovers but also helpful in the world of working breeds.
Here are just three reasons why I believe Siberian Husky Training seems imperative.
1. Fun!
For some people having a dog tied to a tree in the back yard for the majority of its life serving no purpose other than a garbage disposal for leftovers is what its all about. Owning a dog should be fun for not only you but for the dog as well.
Everyone knows that it’s the dream of almost any child to have a puppy of there own. That’s because there so much fun and no one knows that better than a child. Everything you do with your dog or pup should be fun and there’s nothing better for a small child than having there dog retrieve a ball or stick after throwing it.
2. The Benefits Of Knowledge
Although pups are fun, playful and always seem to be on cloud nine, There minds are like little sponges similar to a small child’s soaking up everything. A pup can start training as early as six to eight weeks old.
If your Siberian husky pup is dropping little raisins all over your house and there not the kind you eat, training that pup seams pretty imperative if your going to keep it as a house pet. Siberian huskies tend to have a mind of there own so its important to keep teaching them new tricks or skills.
3. A Working Dog Is Happy.
Training a Siberian Husky to pull a sled is anything but cruel. Siberian Huskies live for pulling and this can be very helpful and fun for the owner as well. Training a Siberian Husky playful tricks or how to pull a sled will keep them healthy and keep them from becoming bored and depressed.
There are several reasons to train your Siberian husky but these three are the most important reasons in my opinion. So If you have a husky or any dog for that matter get out there and teach them some tricks and have fun!
Earlier in This article I mentioned that the Siberian husky is known for having a mind of its own so don’t be disappointed when yours doesn’t do a trick every time you tell it to. This breed sometimes learns a new trick and decides when it will perform. Again Its all about keeping it positive and having fun.
The Alaskan huskies puppies are really not a breed of dog. Many vets consider the husky as a category of a broad range of species or types of dogs. While the literature on the husky is still quite contentious, many still agree that the husky, or more so, the Alaskan husky is an excellent sled dog. This is due to the very characteristics and the thick fur coat of the husky that allows it to survive for long periods of time in the cold. This can also be attributed to the high metabolic rate and extreme amounts of energy that young huskies have.
By nature, they love to run around, and many people have utilized this by sled training them in cold countries like Russia or Alaska. The dogs are also chosen as world class sled races held at demanding speed and racing events in Fairbanks, Alaska and other parts of the world. The type of dogs that take part in these competitions are normally these huskies, hounds, wolf bred dogs and even huskies that have been crossed with hounds. You would be quite amazed to know that a full team of Alaskan huskies can drive a sled over large distances with speeds that reach well over 20 miles an hour. That is an amazing level of endurance and stamina for dogs that often have to tow a combined weight of more than 300 kgs at a time.
This article will discuss how to start sled training for Alaskan huskies puppies, and before we get into the methods, you have to understand the temperament of the dogs. They are known for their stamina, strength and endurance, but they are pretty aggressive dogs that can have spells of indiscipline. Anyone who wants to train Alaskan huskies to run sleds have to do it at a pretty early age, usually one to two years after their birth.
Make sure that they are paired with dogs that they can get along with, as they are known to be quite territorial and protective of their masters. One of the reasons that huskies are great for the outdoors and activities like sled because they make for poor household dogs. They are extremely restless and do not like to be confined in small areas. But you have to intervene early, meaning that you have to place them in a routine of exercise that involves sled running. Once they expect it as a daily routine and part of their daily exercise, training them for speed and distance is only down to the method. Like any dogs they respond to treats and acts of kindness when they achieve something they should and you should always remember that a lot of patients is needed when training these dogs to run sleds.
Also, always ask the advice of people who have lots of experience in training Alaskan huskies as you might be able to pick up some tips and tricks on making them into world class sled runners. Good luck in training your Alaskan huskies puppies!
It’s time for a little biology 101 lesson. Dogs and cats need a lot of good quality protein. The kind of protein and food found in a raw fresh food diet without any chemicals or additives. So, it’s no surprise one of the main reasons is that dogs and cats can’t easily digest vegetables or grains unless they are partially digested first. As for the reason? They don’t have a long intestinal tract like humans. Since theirs is short, it doesn’t have the ability to digest vegetable matter.
When starches are broken down, they must first be broken into sugars in order to be usable. Primary sources of carbohydrates in most diets are barley, brown rice, oats and rye, cooking of cereal grains is necessary for your animal to properly digest starches. Dogs and cats do not normally produce enzymes in their saliva to actually break-down carbohydrates and starches. Essentially, it’s a no-brainer: dogs and cats can’t digest grains and starches. Their pancreas is forced to produce large amounts of this enzyme to deal with the starches.
Since dogs and cats are not efficient or successful at digesting and assimilating plant material as high quality protein, it’s apparent that feeding your pet as if they were humans is not a wise choice. Instead, the BARF diet or raw food diet should be administered as soon as possible. Instead of grains, ponder the possibilities: beef hearts, lamb hearts, chicken, pork, finely ground beef bones, beef liver, egg, cultured kefir, broccoli, celery, spinach, carrot, ground flax seed, bok choy, dried alfalfa meal, beef kidney, unbleached beef tripe, apple, pear, grapefruit, orange, dried kelp powder, cod liver oil, garlic, capsicum, Vitamin E supplement, Zinc oxide, Mangenous Oxide.
Feeding your dog and cat pure ingredients which are easily digestible is the ultimate way to go for your pet’s overall nutrition. Since you know now that your husky is limited to what it can digest I recommend picking up the Dog Food Secrets book to learn how you can go one step ahead and cook your husky’s own food.
Did you see that Siberian Husky puppy in the shop window? Those bright blue eyes and furry coat that make it the cutest thing you’ve ever seen. Don’t you just wanna take her home?
Siberian Huskies are some of the most enjoyable pets that you could ever own. But there are 5 major factors that you MUST beware of before choosing to own one. Huskies are some of the most majestic and beautiful dogs in the world, but at the same time they come with a very peculiar set of characteristics and behaviors that can drive the owner CRAZY.
After reading the following list, you can decide for yourself if the “sibe” is the right fit for you. But as any experienced owner will tell you… once a sibe owner, ALWAYS a sibe owner!
So let’s start the list:
1. Shedding a Mountain of fur
Siberian Huskies shed very little fur practically all year round; while also at the same time they maintain themselves very clean as would a cat, therefore require infrequent baths. But what is of issue is that Huskies shed ALL their fur twice a year over a 3 week period each time.
These dogs have both a short undercoat as well as a longer overcoat, and it is this overcoat that they shed all at one. You can expect to sit with your dog, comb in hand for an hour while you take out clumps of fur at a time. The amount of fur they shed will be enough to make you an extra cushion.
2. Propensity to escape and RUN
Siberian Huskies are very clever and have a mischievous personality. They will take every opportunity to escape in order to go off exploring and discovering. Huskies are known to open door knobs, dig under fences, and climb gates in order to escape. But the biggest issue that you must be aware of that a Husky has the propensity to RUN. Whenever outside, a Husky must NOT be taken off it’s leash. Even championship trained Huskies have been known to run out the gates. This make the Siberian Husky one of the most commonly lost dogs in the world, unfortunately making them a common sight at rescue centres.
3. Predatory instincts
Siberian Huskies have an ancestry of dogs that survived using their hunting skills in the Siberian environment. To this day, these dogs are born with a predatory instinct that makes them chase and hunt small animals including rabbits, birds, squirrels and even CATS. Does this mean your Husky can’t get along with your pet cat? Yes he can. As long as the Husky is bought up from a young age amongst smaller animals like your cat, your Husky will learn to accept the animal as “part of the family”. In fact your Siberian Husky may treat your pet bird inside the house as part of the family, while chasing other birds out in the back yard.
4. Digging up your garden
Back in the day when Siberian Huskies used to live in sub-zero temperatures in Siberia, they survived by digging themselves a whole big enough to curl up inside and protect themselves from the harsh outside climates.
This ancestry has given the modern Husky the tendency to dig, dig and DIG! If you have a well-manicured garden in the back yard, then don’t expect it to be recognisable later if you let a Siberian Husky free to roam. Your pot plants are not safe either, and neither are small plants or shrubs. Some Husky owners choose to provide their dogs with a patch of dirt as a “digging area” in the back yard while also fencing underground to stop their dogs from escaping.
5. Destructive when bored
Siberian Huskies are very intelligent and social animals therefore they make the most enjoyable and cheerful family pets. The flipside is that due to their need for socialising, these dogs are prone to getting bored, especially if left by themselves. When a lone Husky becomes bored, you can expect your furniture to become the target of some “husky treatment”. Siberian Huskies have been known to damage furniture, walls, carpet and anything else when left to their own devices.
When left indoors by themselves, a Siberian must be temporarily contained in a suitable dog crate in order to ensure the safety of the dog itself as well as safety of your house and furniture.
If you think the dog food that you feed Roxy is healthy for her think again. If you aren’t yet familiar with a man named Andrew Lewis, I prefer you buckle your seat-belt and listen up.
Over the last few years Andrew has studied the ingredients put in our dog food, even the so-called “premium brands” contain harmful chemicals.
Here’s what Dr. Henry Pasternak of Veterinary Medicine has to say:
“Many pet foods advertised as “preservative-free” do, in fact, contain preservatives.
..manufacturers don’t have to list preservatives that they themselves did not add.
Many preservatives make their way into pet food at rendering plants before the meat is even sent to the manufacturer. An analysis of several pet foods labeled “chemical free” or “all natural ingredients” found synthetic antioxidants in all samples.”
Pay really close attention to what you’re feeding your dog.
What you think is healthy for your pooch may in fact be shortening her lifespan by up to 16 years!
This is no joke.
The Siberian Husky is a purebred dog recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1930 as a member of the working group of dogs. The Siberian Husky is a descendent of the “Eskimo dog”, or sled dog, and is also a member of the larger Spitz group of dogs which derived from the Arctic region. Each Siberian Husky breeder helped retain the traits of both groups including the high-set, triangular ears and curled, furry tail of the Spitz and the thick, double coat of insulating fur and overall wolf-like appearance of the Eskimo dog.
In 1909, Siberian Huskies were brought to Alaska to compete in sledding races. Their endurance and intelligence helped the husky win many events and deliver medicines to isolated regions during pandemics. Huskies are renowned for their sledding history. Though the breed is more commonly used in American Kennel Club competition than sledding races today, Siberian Huskies are still bred with the traits needed to pull sleds such as endurance, physical strength and intelligence.
It is important to stress the many similar physical and behavioral characteristics that huskies share with wolves. Each Siberian Husky breeder has a responsibility to warn potential buyers of this. Siberian Huskies can do serious damage and put themselves and their owners at risk if owners are not aware of their needs and do not properly train and care for huskies. Breeders want to find appropriate, permanent homes for huskies. So it is important that they share all relevant information with potential dog owners.
Siberian Huskies, like wolves, howl rather than bark. They howl when they are happy and sad and in response to a distant fire alarm. Their howls can sound like screams and can be shocking to unsuspecting owners and annoying to neighbors. An unaware husky buyer may give away or abandon their dog due to the noise alone. Other potentially problematic behavioral issues include stubbornness, escape artist behavior, running away (miles away due to their high endurance for running), acting out when bored and inability to be left alone. Siberian Huskies are pack animals and become severely unhappy if left alone.
The first question a breeder needs to ask is why a potential buyer wants a Siberian Husky. This is not just a beautiful dog breed. Siberian Huskies require regular exercise, stimulation and training. If a buyer cannot provide these things, a Siberian Husky is not the appropriate dog breed for them. The second question the potential breeder needs to ask is what buyer knows about the breed. Any questions about the breed should be answered before buying. The next questions can be directed at the Siberian Husky breeder.
The breeder should be an expert on the breed and should be able to effectively answer all questions the buyer has about the history of the breed, common medical and behavioral traits of the breed, how to train, discipline, and care for the breed, and the pedigree associated with the particular Siberian Husky they are selling. Asking the right questions of the breeder and making sure the breeder also asks questions about the buyer’s home and knowledge of Siberian Huskies is the way to ensure parties are a good match and that the Siberian Husky will be placed in a loving, appropriate, permanent home.
There are many different types of health issues that can affect your Husky. If you are not up to speed with the different aspect of husky health you and your husky can be caught off guard. If you are the kind of owner who loves their husky, it can be very emotionally distressing to see your husky going through health problems. Add to this the potential for expensive veterinary bills, husky health problems can cause stress for both husky and owner alike. The best way to deal with husky health ailments is as soon as possible with professional advice and assistance if necessary.
Possible Husky Health Problems
Much the same as humans, there are many types of health problems that affect husky health. When thinking about your huskies wellness, it is important to remember that your husky can not let you know if he or she is feeling under the weather. Therefore it is important that you, as responsible owner are able to recognise symptoms when they arise. If you are not able to recognise symptoms then there is a very real chance that your husky may be suffering in silence. Once symptoms have been recognised, actions need to be taken to keep your husky healthy.
Infections
- There are numerous infections that your Husky can suffer. The skin is a common location for infection along with the eyes, ears and teeth. Infections in the ear are very common and a mainly caused by foreign bodies or bacteria making their way into the ear canal. You should routinely check your dog’s ears for foreign bodies, swelling, dirt, redness and excessive moisture. Good hygiene and regular cleaning is the best way to prevent infections. This would include cleaning of the eye area, brushing teeth and combing to avoid build up of dirt and germs.
Allergies
The most common form of allergy that affects husky health is flea allergy. The main symptom of flea allergy is hot spots and in its later stages infection. As with most husky health issues, prevention is better than cure. Make sure you keep your husky’s flea medication current. Most flea medication is given to your husky on a monthly basis. Skin problems in your husky can often be an indicator of a food allergy. Changes in the consistency of your dog’s faeces is often to do with a food allergy. Possible food allergies should be treated by a veterinarian.
Diabetes
Husky health symptoms can often be very similar to human symptoms. Being naturally active dogs, with excessive fat and sugar based diets accompanied with little regular exercise; huskies can be affected by diabetes due to pancreatic issues. To keep your husky in tip top condition it is necessary to monitor your huskies eating habits. They need to follow a set eating routine with table left overs and extra meals being kept to a minimum. Should your dog be diagnosed as diabetic, it is important to maintain regular vet visits to administer diabetic medication.
Arthritis and Dysplasia
Everybody has seen a dog dragging it’s hind leg due to arthritis and dysplasia. It brings a tear to the eye of any dog owner. Pure bred dogs are at higher risk of developing arthritic problems of this type. Huskies can develop arthritic health problems as they ages due to the length and density of their bones. Skeletal structure plays a big part in dysplasia. A proven way to prevent this husky health issue is to ensure your dog receives adequate minerals and vitamins daily. A regular check up at the vet at least once a year for joint health is also recommended.
Obesity
It’s become quite apparent that as humans become less active, our pets have suffered. Obesity in dogs is very common and it is one of the most deadly husky health problems. Huskies are born to work and born to run. Obesity increases the likelihood of heart disease, cancer, skin infections and liver failure in your husky. All of these health problems need to be treated immediately by a vet. It goes without saying that prevention is better than cure with obesity. Your husky needs regular walking. At least once a day if not twice. If your dog is overweight then a careful diet and increased activity levels over time is the best medicine.
If you keep your husky active with fun exercise, provide nutritious food and keep your husky clean and groomed, you are going a long way towards preventing many every day husky health problems that can arise. If you are following this plan then all that should be required is an annual check up at the vet and a visit to the vet for emergencies. As a responsible and loving husky owner knowing about husky health is essential for quality of life and prolonged companionship.
As Huskies are pack animals, husky separation anxiety is quiet common. Barking is a common behavior which arises because of husky separation anxiety. If you don’t correct the behavior early, more destructive behavior can follow as a result of husky separation anxiety.
The Reasons For Husky Separation Anxiety
Huskies are naturally very dependent on their pack, as there owner you are the pack leader and if you aren’t around for a period of time, your husky can become very anxious. Husky separation anxiety is the result of your husky becoming too dependent on you for their emotional wellbeing and stability.
What you need to do as an owner is avoid arriving and leaving rituals that promote separation anxiety. If you don’t avoid these rituals your husky will become anxious every time you leave them alone.
Minimizing Husky Separation Anxiety
There are a number of common ways to minimize husky separation anxiety. I have listed three below as a starting point:
Daily Routine – Huskies can be very sensitive to your daily routine. Little triggers such as alarm clocks, putting out the rubbish or meal times can let your husky know that you are about to leave the house. Mixing up your routine slightly can help stop the anticipation that your husky might feel when you leave.
Positive Reinforcement – If you make too much of a scene about coming and going with your husky, there is a good chance this will cause separation anxiety. This is mainly due to the anticipation you create within your husky about the fact that you are leaving soon. What you are doing is making your husky think about you leaving a lot more than they should. In reality you are returning eventually and your husky has no reason to feel anxious. By not making a big deal about leaving, you are putting the message that everything is okay and normal across to them. To get the point across to your husky that things are fine ignore your husky until they are calm when you return home and don’t go through departing rituals.
Extending separation times – To reduce your huskies anxiety try leaving them alone for short periods of time initially. This period can be as short as a minute if your husky is overly anxious. By repeating this process and extending out the time slowly they will start to feel more at ease. When they get used to you leaving for short periods, extend the time to longer periods. Your husky needs to learn that no matter how long you are away for, you will always return.
Husky Tough Love
Huskies need their owners to step up and be in control, when Huskies know you’re in control they relax more therefore reducing their anxiety. Less anxiety mentally and physically benefits your pet.
Extreme anxiety problems in huskies need to be seen to as soon as possible. Your husky may only have a very minor case of separation anxiety but it needs to be addressed. Make it your number one priority to help your husky disassociate your leaving and returning with their feeling of security in the pack.
Why your husky eats its own or other dogs poop is probably a complete mystery to you. Not only is it completely unattractive it is also very unhealthy for your husky. Don’t be too surprised if you husky does eat poop as it is not too out of the ordinary. Corophagia is the correct scientific term for eating poop and it is generally related to nutrition issues. Depression or anxiety is also another cause of this condition.
Why Your Husky Eats Poop
There might be many reasons why your husky eats poop. The most straight forward reason is that your husky is extremely hungry. A secondary reason is that your husky is trying to tidy up the space that it lives in. If your husky is deprived of adequate food or if his living area has a lot of poop around, he may resort to eating poop.
The eating of excrement could also be an indicator of worms inside your husky. Worms act to strip all the goodness out of your dogs’ food before it has a chance to digest it. If your dog is deprived of nutrients the next best alternative is to eat poop. Worming tablets, vaccinations and a check up at the vet should be a normal part of your husky’s life.
Some huskies will consume poop as a nervous habit. They are also great at mimicking their owners and there is a chance your husky has seen you picking up poop and they eat it because they think that you do the same.
There is no reason to panic if your dog is eating poop. All of the reasons for eating poop listed above have straight forward solutions.
Your Husky Eats Poop – How To Stop It
Should you notice that your husky eats poop on a number of occasions, you should immediately do a basic check of their health. It’s best to eliminate the possibly of worms or similar parasites as soon as possible. Your vet will be able to treat this condition if it turns out to be the cause of your husky’s poop eating habit. Alternatively your vet may diagnose that your husky needs to be feed more food as part of its diet.
If the vet deems that the poop eating is not a health issue, then you are looking at a behavior issue. This is where your expertise and understanding as an owner will be crucial. It’s up to you to determine the root cause of problem by self diagnosis or with the help of a dog training professional.
A good habit to get into is to pick up all poop around the yard daily. Be sure to check all grassed and non grassed areas. If the reason your husky eats poop is linked to behavior then the quickest way to eliminate the bad habit is to make sure no poop is available for your husky to eat.
Other Poop Eating Prevention Methods
The use of a high pitched voice command such as ‘No!!’ is a method that will require more patience and monitoring. An old trick is to put half a cup of pumpkin mash in your husky’s daily meal. For some reason this makes eating poop a lot less appealing to your husky. There is also the commonly used behavior adjustment method of spraying your dog with a water pistol or bottle when it is behaving badly.
To stop your husky eating poop prevention is better than cure. As a responsible husky owner it’s best to remove all signs of poop from your husky’s living and playing area. When you exercise your husky be vigilant and keep them well away from any stray poop.
Husky house training is one of the most confusing and misunderstood obedience lessons you will ever teach to a husky puppy. The idea of owning a gorgeous little husky puppy sounds great, until the reality that you need to house train your husky becomes apparent. If you dread the idea of your husky staining your carpets and leaving foul odors around your house, you need read on.
There are 2 common reasons why your husky will stall along to path to becoming a perfectly house trained husky puppy.
The 2 common husky house training problems are;
- Submissive and Excited Urination
- Scent Marking
Submissive and Excited Urination
What is submissive and excited urination?
A husky that is an ‘excited urinator’ is a husky that urinates whenever it gets excited or anxious. This can be very embarrassing and messy if you have guest at your house. You definitely don’t want your husky making a mess in the house the moment you get home from work.
Another trigger for this problem can be every time your husky is told off. If your husky is a rescue or shelter husky there is an increased chance of ‘submissive urination’. Your husky literally becomes so anxious and nervous that they pee or poop involuntarily.
Why does it happen?
Husky Puppies are the most likely candidate for submissive and excited urination. This isn’t to say that adult huskies will not experience this problem also. The common trait is being timid and overly sensitive. A husky with a history of abuse will have more problems with husky house training.
When does it happen?
Certain situation will make your excited or fearful husky urinate:
- Being reunited after a long absence
- Playing time
- When guests turn up
- When humans are arguing in front of your husky causing stress
- When you are correction your husky (being told off)
- Very loud noises (thunder, lightning or fireworks)
What You Can Do About It?
The good news is that it is fairly easy to rid your husky of its submissive or excited urination problem during the husky house training process.
1. The first thing you should do as a responsible owner is to take your husky to a vet familiar with huskies to make sure there are no medical reasons for the urination (such as bladder infection or diabetes).
Once your husky has been medically cleared you can take control of the situation:
2. Monitor the amount of water that your husky takes in to control the bladder. Make sure you do not restrict water heavily as this will lead to dehydration and related conditions. Just reduce the amount of water for situations coming up that can set off urination. For example you may have a play session coming up soon or you may have guests visiting in an hour. Restrict water for 30-60 minutes before the event.
3. When you return from an absence, do not immediately give your husky attention. Instead keep greeting very relaxed and low key. Go inside for 10 minutes and them come outside and greet your husky. You are trying to avoid a situation where your husky is so excited he urinates. Once your husky is calm quietly go and give your husky a nice pat without giving too much attention. Continue with this method until excited urination is no longer a problem.
4. DO NOT hit or verbally abuse your husky for this behavior. Your husky is not easily able to control these situations. Be very understanding with your husky and realize that it is not something that is done intentionally. If you catch your husky in the act simply use a firm “No!” followed by praise as soon as the behavior stops. Positive reinforcement is more effective than punishment.
5. If your husky urinates when being told off firmly, reduce the levels of anxiety by switching to a calm and relaxed tone. Keep in mind that your husky is overly sensitive and anxious. Make sure that you build your husky’s confidence without adding to the problem.
Scent Marking Urination
What Is Scent Marking?
Scent marking is where your husky marks his or her territory with urine. Technically this is not a husky house training problem because it is based on dominance and territory rather than house training problems (a husky can be house trained but still continue to mark scent inside the house. Although not technically a house training problem, it is common so I thought it best to include some practical steps you can take to stop scent marking.
How to recognize scent marking as opposed to a husky house training issue?
1. With scent marking you will notice that your husky on produces a very small amount of urine. In effect your husky is hoarding urine to place in specific areas.
2. You will also notice that scent marking is often directed against trees, walls, doors and other vertical surfaces.
3. An unneutered male older than 6 months old is likely to be very territorial. Unneutered dogs are much more territorial than neutered dogs and therefore you can expect an increased amount of scent marking. Neutered, spayed and unspayed huskies can all engage in scent marking to a lesser degree.
4. New items are the target of a scent marking husky.
What to do about the problem?
Spaying or neutering your husky at 6 months of age often halts marking altogether. If your husky has been marking regularly for a period of time, he or she may continue with this habit after being neutered or spayed. Eventually with the right training this habit can be broken.
Spaying and neutering isn’t the only solution to your husky house training problem. Your husky will tend to re-mark the same places over and over. If you want your husky to move its scent marking outside, you will need to redefine the places that are being marked.
Here are ways to do this:
- Feed your husky next to the new marking spot
- Give you husky free reign of the new area
- Groom your husky in the new area
- Place your huskies bedding centrally in the new area.
- Spend time hanging out with your husky in the new area.
Manage power struggles between dogs in your household:
If the huskies in your household are battling for dominance, scent marking will increase. This can prove to be a problem as far as husky house training goes. Your goal should be to dissipate the tension between the dogs in your home.
Feed the clearly dominant husky first. Pet him or her first and give him or her a toy before the rest of your dogs. This is not favoritism but is done to give your house a clear hierarchy and sense of order. Once the hierarchy is realized then scent marking and other territory based behavior become unnecessary.
